The expensive, 64-megabyte memory cards found in top-end MP3 players hold only a dozen or so songs in high-sound-quality mode.

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All new Everio models record in 1920 x 1080 Full HD based on the AVCHD format, and offer high quality recording in UXP mode with a 24 Mbps sampling rate.

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Both cameras are also said to suffer from poor startup and shot-to-shot times, lackluster battery life, and a video mode that offers high quality video but decidedly limited controls.

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